Carroll County Public Schools

What Carroll County Public Schools does

Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) is a public K-12 school district operating in Carroll County, Maryland, serving approximately 25,200 students across 38 schools, including 22 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 7 high schools, the Carroll County Career and Technology Center, Carroll Springs special education center, and alternative education programs such as Gateway School and Crossroads Middle. The district is the 10th-largest school system in Maryland and the largest employer in Carroll County, with a workforce of approximately 3,300 staff. CCPS delivers comprehensive educational and student support services, including general K-12 academics, special education, behavioral and mental health services, school counseling, career and technical education, alternative education, the Outdoor School environmental program at Hashawha Environmental Center, and interpretation services across 20 languages.

The district operates on a government-funded model with no tuition or commercial pricing; revenue is derived entirely from Maryland state education aid, Carroll County local appropriations, and federal grants under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Operational infrastructure is built on Microsoft 365 for school operations, email, and instructional technology, with Finalsite powering the public-facing carrollk12.org website. The district has been recognized for student outcomes, with the highest graduation rates and lowest dropout rates in Maryland, and students consistently scoring above state and national averages on standardized assessments. The 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, under Superintendent Cynthia McCabe (appointed July 2022), guides current operations with a focus on student success and system improvement. Core partnerships include McDaniel College, Carroll Community College, the Carroll County Health Department, and the Maryland State Department of Education.

Name

Carroll County Public Schools

Legal name

Carroll County Public School District

Website

https://carrollk12.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1837

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Carroll County Public Schools is a Maryland public K-12 district serving approximately 25,200 students across 38 schools in Carroll County. Funded by state and local government, it delivers comprehensive education, special education, mental health, and career/technical programs as the county's largest employer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Student support services
• Curriculum instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Westminster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public school system funded primarily through Maryland state education funding and Carroll County local funding. The Board of Education is the largest employer in Carroll County.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carroll County Public Schools is a public K-12 school district in Carroll County, Maryland, delivering comprehensive educational programs and student support services to more than 25,200 students across 38 schools (22 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high schools, plus a career and technology center, a special education center, and alternative education programs). The district provides general academic curriculum, career and technical training, special education, mental and behavioral health, school health, interpretation/translation, and college/career planning — funded by state and local government appropriations and offered at no tuition to county resident students.

Product overview

Carroll County Public Schools operates a comprehensive K-12 public school district website serving approximately 25,200 students across 22 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 7 high schools. The district offers a unified portfolio of educational programs and services including core K-12 general education, the Carroll County Career and Technology Center for vocational training, Carroll Springs special education center, Outdoor School environmental program, alternative education options (Gateway School, Crossroads Middle, Flexible Support), and Virtual Day Instruction. Supporting services include School Counseling (82 counselors), Behavioral and Mental Health Services, School Health Services, SchoolMessenger parent communication system, CETV Channel 21 educational television, and Interpretation and Translation Services supporting 20 languages. The district's main online presence is the carrollk12.org website powered by Finalsite, which serves as the primary portal for accessing school information, news, calendar events, and district resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 General Education Programs Comprehensive elementary (K-5), middle (6-8), and high school (9-12) educational programs across 22 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 7 high schools serving approximately 25,200 students, requiring 25 credits to graduate in high school and covering ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, PE, Art, Music, and World Languages.
• Carroll County Career and Technology Center (CCCTC) Career and technology training center offering programs for high school juniors and seniors that lead to college credits and state/nationally recognized certificates.
• Carroll Springs School Special education center serving students ages 3-21 with multiple disabilities, providing intensive services including nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and the Infants and Toddlers Program.
• Carroll County Outdoor School Sixth-grade residential environmental education program at the Hashawha Environmental Center providing week-long intensive study in a living laboratory setting.
• Alternative Education Programs (Crossroads Middle, Gateway School, Flexible Support) Alternative school programs for middle and high school students unable to function in traditional settings, designed to facilitate academic, social, and behavioral success and transition back to home schools.
• Virtual Day Instruction Online learning program approved by MSDE for virtual instruction delivery to students.
• School Counseling Program Comprehensive school counseling services aligned with the ASCA national model, employing 82 School Counselors and Alternative Programs Intervention Specialists to support academic, career, and social/emotional development.
• Behavioral and Mental Health Services School psychology services, Behavior Support Specialists at elementary and middle schools, and mental health counseling addressing social, emotional, and behavioral needs to maximize student learning.
• School Health Services Comprehensive health program with full-time nurses in every school, vision and hearing screenings, chronic health condition management, medication administration, and dental clinic services delivered in partnership with the Carroll County Health Department.
• Interpretation and Translation Services Language assistance services with 34 interpreters representing 20 different languages, serving families for IEP meetings, school registrations, parent/teacher conferences, and disciplinary matters.
• College and Career Planning Services Post-secondary planning resources including Naviance platform access, college fair, career information, scholarship listings, and standardized test preparation materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students consistently score above state and national averages on standardized assessments
• +1 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• McDaniel CollegecoreOthersLocated in Westminster, McDaniel College is the first private co-educational institution of higher learning south of the Mason Dixon Line with nearly 1500 students from 22 states and 10 foreign countries. Partnership provides dual enrollment and higher education pathways for CCPS students.
• Carroll Community CollegecoreOthersLocated in Westminster, Carroll Community College is a student-centered public two-year institution serving 4,000 students and nearly 6,000 continuing education students. Partnership provides dual enrollment and career pathways.
• Carroll County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership to provide comprehensive school health program including full-time nurses in every school, vision and hearing screenings, dental clinic services, and immunizations.
• Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency providing accountability frameworks, assessment systems, school performance standards, and funding oversight under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cecil County Public Schools: Smaller Maryland public school district operating under the same MSDE accountability framework. Closely comparable on funding structure, scope of CTE, and special education services.
• Baltimore County Public Schools: Neighboring Maryland public school system operating a similar K-12 portfolio with extensive CTE, special education, and language services. Relevant peer for scale, funding model, and operational complexity comparisons.
• Frederick County Public Schools: Adjacent Maryland district serving a similar mix of suburban and rural communities. Comparable on size, county-level funding structure, and use of Career and Technology Education centers.
• Harford County Public Schools: Maryland public school district of similar enrollment scale located northeast of Baltimore. Comparable on per-pupil state funding mechanisms and suburban-rural mix.
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools: Maryland public school system serving the Annapolis corridor with comparable comprehensive K-12 offerings, CTE pathways, and wraparound student services.
• Howard County Public Schools: Maryland public school district of comparable suburban character serving students between Baltimore and Washington DC. Directly comparable on K-12 instruction, governance structure, and state accountability framework; notably, Carroll's current superintendent previously served there.

Broad incumbents

• Montgomery County Public Schools: Largest Maryland school district, operating a much larger K-12 portfolio. Useful broad-incumbent reference for advanced academic, language access, and special education programming.

Regional players

• Loudoun County Public Schools: Fast-growing Virginia district serving a DC-area suburban corridor. Comparable in demographics, dual enrollment pathways with community colleges, and quality reputation.
• Fairfax County Public Schools: Large Virginia public school system with comparable K-12, CTE, and language access offerings. Regional peer with similar suburban demographic profile outside Maryland's ESSA structure.

Others

• Carroll Community College: Local two-year public higher education partner providing dual enrollment and CTE-aligned pathways to Carroll County Public Schools students. Ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ccpsk12
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3m_BJ5wjbX0-pJeVaH7Hvw
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carroll-county-public-schools

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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